What a day yesterday.  My actual birthday and although nice in lots of ways, primarily the special treatment from my other half and kids, it was actually a pretty awful day.  I spent the whole day ill with my UC which really did my head in.  My stomach ached all day and I spent much of my time in the bathroom.  It hit me that it has gradually been getting worse again each day but I am just hoping that it’s because i’ve been over doing things and just need to take it a bit easier for a while.

We went to our normal dance night last night but I hated it.  I think it was a combination of feeling ill, feeling shattered and generally just being over sensitive.  It should have been a good night really as there were lots of people there due to it being a free night in order to raise money for a local cancer charity.  It was fun in that respect but I just wasn’t up for it.  We left at 10pm which seemed a bit weak especially as it was my birthday.   However, the earlier than usual night has done me some good so hopefully I shall have a better day.

Feeling very flat but I was warned that this might happen after such a fabulous weekend at Southport. I hope it doesn’t last long as I hate it.  I am debating whether to go dancing tomorrow night or not. I ought to as I love my Tuesday nights as the group I spend my time with are all lovely and make me feel very welcome. It should give me the boost I need.

I forgot to mention last week, at least I think I did and I can’t be bothered to go back and check, that I had Reiki.  This was as a result of winning a raffle prize but Reiki was always on my list of alternative methods to try and now I have.  It was really lovely and I do recommend it.  I am not sure about all the energy, chakra points stuff as personally I suspect it to be a load of crap.  What I can appreciate is the benefit of complete relaxation and the very comforting feeling of having hands laid on you in a really gentle way.  They basically place their hands on certain points of your body (over your clothes) for a few minutes at a time moving up and down the body very quietly whilst you close your eyes.  It is amazingly peaceful and most people, including me, fall asleep or at least in a deep state of consciousness.  I shall definitely be going back for more as it was just so invigorating being so relaxed for an hour.  I am not sure of the long term benefits or effects on Ulcerative Colitis but given that a lot of chronic illnesses are exacerbated by tiredness and stress I feel it can only be a good thing to do.

Anyway, I had better get on as the place is a tip and I have a tonne of paperwork to do  – I have a file of papers to go through just in order for my eldest to go to school in September.  I had no idea they would want so much flippin’ information!